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BNA → JAX
Which side of the plane to sit from Nashville International Airport (Nashville) to Jacksonville International Airport (Jacksonville)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a premium view of the Nashville and Atlanta skylines, the southern reaches of the Appalachian foothills, and the scenic St. Johns River on final approach.
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Nashville Skyline
Views of the Cumberland River and Music City landmarks during the initial climb out.
Blue Ridge Foothills
The rolling, lush green terrain of the southern Appalachian range to the east.
Atlanta Skyline
A high-altitude perspective of the Georgia capital and the world's busiest airport.
Altamaha River Basin
Beautifully complex patterns of one of the East Coast's largest free-flowing rivers.
St. Johns River
The massive waterway flowing north through Jacksonville, visible during the final descent.
For morning flights, the left side keeps the sun behind the aircraft, providing clear visibility of the southern Appalachian foothills. About 40 minutes in, look for the sprawling Atlanta urban area. During the final descent, the left side usually captures the wide St. Johns River and the coastal marshlands before landing at JAX.
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Cumberland Plateau
The rugged sandstone ridges and deep valleys of the eastern Highland Rim.
Lookout Mountain
A sharp, linear mountain ridge stretching from Tennessee into Georgia.
Okefenokee Swamp
A massive, dark-water wilderness area visible near the Florida-Georgia border.
Osceola National Forest
Expansive pine forests and wetlands characterizing the north Florida landscape.
Georgia Plains
Scenic patchwork patterns of agriculture and timber plantations in rural Georgia.
The right side is perfect for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Georgia plains. Early in the flight, watch for the distinct ridge of Lookout Mountain near the Tennessee border. Closer to Florida, the dark, mirrored surfaces of the Okefenokee Swamp are a unique geographic feature visible from this side.
Book Hotels in JacksonvilleDistance: 779 km (484 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: BNA (36.1245002746582, -86.6781997680664)
Arrival: JAX (30.49410057067871, -81.68789672851562)
Route Type: Domestic
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